Thursday, 19 December 2013

This infographic by Alternate Energy compares the higher cost of electricity in Hawaii with other parts of the United States, gives the cost of installing solar-powered alternative energy solutions and describes the multitude of tax incentives that come with switching to solar power. Check it out:

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

This infographic by Glow New Media shows how the logos of various well-known brands have evolved over the years, showing the contrast between modern designs and some, such as Ford, IBM and Nokia, which were founded over a century ago. Check it out:

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

This infographic by Fathom provides statistics on how the internet is used by the over-65s. It charts the increase in smart phone use and social networking, shows a breakdown of popular internet activities and gives tips on how to make websites more senior-friendly. Check it out:

Monday, 16 December 2013

This interactive infographic by DesignBySoap charts the evolution of games consoles, from the Odyssey in 1972, through popular systems like the Nintendo 64 and Playstation 2, up until the present day and the newly released Xbox One and Playstation 4. Each console has a brief description and history, along with the equivalent price if on sale today. Check it out:

Sunday, 15 December 2013

This infographic by Car Loan 4U provides some interesting and unusual facts about cars, including the largest speeding fine, which car has a game built into into its computer, why some traffic police carry teddy bears, and where to equip a flame-thrower to discourage would-be thieves. Presumably that's an optional extra. Check it out:

Saturday, 14 December 2013

This infographic by Amara takes a look at spending habits over Christmas, showing some of the best-selling gifts of all time, the countries which spend the most money at Christmas, and how age and gender affects how much we shell out for gifts. It also lists the prices of some more luxurious, unique presents such as a life-sized Lego statue, a session with the Harlem Globetrotters and a watch set worth over $1 million. Take a look:

Friday, 13 December 2013

This infographic by 1st Compucare shows how dirty office equipment can get if not cleaned. Perhaps unsurprisingly, telephones and keyboards are the worst offenders, with the average telephone holding 500 times more microbes than the average toilet seat. It shows the most common reasons for equipment being contaminated, how long viruses can survive on the equipment and how dirty equipment affects productivity. Take a look:

Thursday, 12 December 2013

This infographic by Serviced shows us what jobs some of the most popular superheroes would take up if they had nothing else to do. If you want to see how Superman would fare as a courier, or how the Hulk would handle being a demolition expert, check it out: